Quick Answer
For tacos: Plan 3 tortillas per person for average appetites. For burritos, plan 1-2 per person. Always add 15% extra for seconds and accidents. Use the calculator below for exact numbers based on your event size.
Calculate Your Tortillas
Your Tortilla Count
3
Per Person
30
Base Total
35
With 15% Buffer
Corn Tortilla Packages (10 ct):4
Flour Tortilla Packages (8 ct):5
Also plan: About 4 lbs of meat for 10 guests
Party Planning Tips
Tortilla Tips
- •Always buy 15-20% more than you calculate
- •Keep tortillas warm in a towel-lined container
- •Offer both corn and flour for variety
- •Heat tortillas just before serving
Meat & Filling Guide
- •Tacos: 1/4 - 1/3 lb meat per person
- •Burritos: 1/3 - 1/2 lb meat per person
- •Add beans and rice to stretch meat further
- •Offer 2-3 protein options if possible
Quick Reference Chart
| Guests | Tacos (3/person) | Burritos (1.5/person) | Meat (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 35 tortillas | 18 tortillas | 4 lbs |
| 20 guests | 69 tortillas | 35 tortillas | 7 lbs |
| 30 guests | 104 tortillas | 52 tortillas | 10 lbs |
| 50 guests | 173 tortillas | 87 tortillas | 17 lbs |
| 75 guests | 259 tortillas | 130 tortillas | 25 lbs |
| 100 guests | 345 tortillas | 173 tortillas | 33 lbs |